Saab Outlines New MPA and AEW Developments
The company hopes to secure its first deal in the maritime surveillance/patrol market in the near future.
The Saab 2000 can serve as the platform for both the Swordfish maritime patroller (foreground) and Erieye AEW aircraft.
The Saab 2000 can serve as the platform for both the Swordfish maritime patroller (foreground) and Erieye AEW aircraft.

Saab has been steadily building its airborne ISR portfolio and hopes to secure its first deal in the maritime surveillance/patrol market in the near future. Saab has two offerings in this sector: the Saab 340 MSA (maritime surveillance aircraft), for which the company has produced a demonstrator that was on show at Farnborough; and the larger and more capable Swordfish. Saab has been keeping the UK aware of its developments in this field, although any formal requirement for a UK maritime patrol aircraft is not expected until after a strategic defense review next year.

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